| Term | Definition |
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acute illness |
illness that develops suddenly |
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asymptomatic |
without symptoms |
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chronic illness |
illness that persists for a long time |
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convalescence |
recovery from illness |
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etiology |
cause of disease |
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health |
absence of disease and complete physical, mental, and social well-being |
|
hierarchy |
arrangement of objects, elements, or values in order of importance |
|
homeostasis |
tendency to maintain stability of the internal biologic environment |
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idiopathic |
unknown etiology |
|
illness |
disease of body or mind |
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terminal illness |
illness for which there is no cure |